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Financial support for aspiring farmers
Funding for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: Eligibility, funding levels, and supporting documents were revised for Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2, including new income thresholds and updated form links.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: Eligibility, funding levels, and supporting documents were revised for Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2, including new income thresholds and updated form links.
Aspiring Farmers program updated to version 2
Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers has been updated to Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2. The eligibility page now removes the one-year farming experience requirement and replaces the former income test with tiered thresholds for up to five aspiring farmers: $30,000 for a 1st aspiring farmer until June 30, 2028, then $50,000 as of July 1, 2028, followed by $100,000 for a 2nd, $150,000 for a 3rd, $200,000 for a 4th, and $250,000 for a 5th aspiring farmer; the documents page also points to a revised June 2026 program form and updated application files. The description page now presents a single grant table instead of separate full-time and part-time grant amounts, and the award levels increased across the training tiers. The to-apply guidance also adds that the advisor will identify any additional documents needed after the appointment and that proof documents must be presented within five years from the award date.
Funding available
$ 65,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Young people under 40 who want to start their own agricultural business or join an existing one
See full eligibility
Overview
Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2 offers $25,000 to $65,000 to young people in Quebec who want to start an agricultural business or join an existing one. Funding varies by training level and can support productive investments such as land improvement and equipment purchase.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 65,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new agricultural business
- Acquiring interests in an existing agricultural business
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Diplomas or most recent transcripts
- Proof of age
- Request for payment form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young people under 40 who want to start their own agricultural business or join an existing one
- Applicants domiciled in Quebec who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of additional land
- Land improvement and permanent improvements to land and buildings
- Improvements to protect air, soil and water resources
- Equipment purchase
How to apply
- Make certain you meet the eligibility criteria
- Contact the advisory team at your service centre to make an appointment
- Bring your business plan, diplomas or most recent transcripts, and proof of age
- After the meeting, your advisor will inform you of any other documents required to analyze your file and complete your grant application
- Send your financial data and other information
- Complete the Request for payment form and send it to your service centre to obtain payment
Processing and Agreement
- The financial data and other information you send are used for the processing of the various AGRI and Financing programs
- After your meeting, your advisor will inform you of any other documents required to analyze your file and complete your grant application
Additional information
- You must complete the French version of the forms; the English forms are only provided as a courtesy copy
- Aspiring farmers eligible for or qualified under the former PAFRA should contact their advisor for information about their situation
- Business plan models are available for creating a new operation and an existing operation
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial support for aspiring farmers Program
What is the Financial support for aspiring farmers?
Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2 offers $25,000 to $65,000 to young people in Quebec who want to start an agricultural business or join an existing one. Funding varies by training level and can support productive investments such as land improvement and equipment purchase.
How much funding can be received?
Financial support for aspiring farmers Funds up to $65,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial support for aspiring farmers program?
To be eligible for the Financial support for aspiring farmers program, you must:
Be domiciled in Quebec and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Be at least 18 years old but not yet 40 and have recognized training
Own at least 20% of the operation, develop a project with permanent, productive structures, and meet the required income target within 60 months of the grant confirmation date
What expenses are eligible under Financial support for aspiring farmers?
Starting a new agricultural business
Acquiring interests in an existing agricultural business
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial support for aspiring farmers?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).
Where is the Financial support for aspiring farmers available?
The Financial support for aspiring farmers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial support for aspiring farmers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial support for aspiring farmers is a Grant and Funding